Assistant Workshop Manager at Browns Plantations

THE JOB

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the job holder will provide quality mechanical engineering services to internal customers effectively and safely across all BPK Divisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In charge of the day-to-day management of the mechanical section operations and management.

Organize a safe working environment in the workshops and other worksites.

Provide mechanical engineering services cost effectively.

These include maintaining machinery and equipment at the factories, contributing in design of tea processing and associated machinery and providing engineering solutions to various divisions.

Participate in the quality control of jobs done by relevant contractors and materials being purchased.

Supervise preparation of spare parts and equipment for all BPK divisions.

Participate in development of machinery maintenance programmes and training of staff members on the use of the machinery.

Participate in recruitment of maintenance and machine operating personnel in the workshops and black tea factories.

Participate in management of various projects within the company.

Support company/departmental initiatives and ongoing projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Bsc Mechanical Engineering.

Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)

At least 5 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing environment and mechanical workshop operations

Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Must be a team player

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